The castle of little white lies my mom built to protect us Rafa was shot with a BB shotgun by his...
Personal Essay
Under the shade of coconut trees
I bought happiness at a farmer's market in Kauai for seven dollars. It only lasted a few minutes —...
My Near-Death Experience
Taking stock of what’s important I almost died last week. We all have near-death experiences and...
The Refuge of Thirst, Exhaustion and Laughter
A prayer all Colombians know I was probably never as cool as when I dated Isabella — a divorced...
Bathrooms for All… Except for Babies
In California, we have bathrooms designed to help people with physical disabilities. It is weird...
Swinging Golf Clubs to Kill Pigs
"Don't teach your daughter how to golf. Teach her how to drive a cart and mix cocktails." "Wow," I...
Entangling the Approval and the Pleasure of Your Art
In art-making, it is very important to learn to distinguish between the intrinsic pleasure of the activity and the approval, feedback and acceptance from the audience outside of ourselves.
Duck Dynasty and Dancing with the Stars
Open your beak or we are all cooked Downtown Petaluma, California. Photo by author....
Parenting Advice From Pick-Up Artists
I’m a clingy father. I feel it every day. I see my daughter and my heart quickly fills with love....
Why Do We Want to Act Like Trees?
Vignettes of conversations I overheard jazz musicians have when I worked as a translator at a festival. Exploring the concept of roots and an inclusive future.
Outpacing My Luck
Funny and satirical analysis of relationships and how people behave when they are traveling to other countries. Relationships, culture, society, travel, Mexico.
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Osso Buko Lamb Shanks A La Hemingway
Cook your food in style, and like the man you are not. Photo by MD Duran on Unsplash I’ve been playing with the idea of writing a recipe for a long time. You see, I love cooking. It is something I...
The Auschwitz Dad Primer for Parenting
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My Mom Slipping and Stumbling at a Foam Party to Embarrass Me
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